Jump To It!

Hi, I made knitted up these little bear jumpers on my brother knitting machine last week.

On The Way To Work.....

The other day I went to work with the other half and he chose the route that we took. We walked through an arcade and saw these huge teddy bears taking a break outside a shop - hilarious - it looks like they've just run the marathon!

Jump To It!

I'm happy with this bear jumper design now. I found out how to make a ribbed edge without using a ribbing attachment so the hems don't look so crazy. I should give those bears faces though, they're looking a little bit blank at the moment!

Bear With Me - Again!

I dragged out the old knitting machine to work on a jumper for this bear. I used a handy little tool that helps me to create the raglan sleeve. I'm nearly there with the finished version. Will keep you posted. I hope you have a lovely weekend!

Behind The Scenes

Here's another set of log cabin style blocks. I work from the centre out, spiralling around as I go. If you look closely at the reverse side you can see how it builds up. Confused? I could show you step by step, but that would mean entering my patchworked mind! Any offers?

Bear With Me

I've been working on a new bear design, these are my first attempts.

Piece Work

I have pieced together the first 4 blocks of my next quilt. I really enjoyed making Rob's birthday quilt last year, but it was such a mad rush to get it finished in time for the big day, that I didn't do it justice (I keep noticing things that I'd like to change on it and gaps in the stitching - oooops!). So this time I've planned the whole quilt, collected all the fabrics together and finally cut out all the strips during the weekend. So now it's up to me to make up the 100 squares that I'll need to make a double bed sized quilt to match Rob's, but this time there's no deadline to meet so hopefully there won't be any crazy stitching unless I'm having a crazy day of course!

Cranbrook Finds

We visited a little town called Cranbrook in Kent last Saturday where I picked up this selection from a charity shop.

Fair and Square

Here you see 100 little squares of fabric all ready for my next patchwork project, I'll keep you posted...............

Christmas Past

Thank you Cynthia for this photo of your little angel bear, Christmas seems so far away now!

Work In Progress

At Hazel's

Hey, Hey, Hey! Here's Hazel's home crew! It must be getting pretty crowded there!

At Liberty's House

 

 

Well, these guys look well settled in! - Thank you Liberty for the lovely photographs!

Floral Tribute

When I was last in Birmingham I went to my favourite Brummy fabric emporium the Fancy Silk Store and bought this cheerful needlecord, the sales assistant tried to convince me that it was 'Jamaican Style' (nice try!), but I think it is from the 1960's as it was way down under the biggest stack of corduroy you've ever seen!

Sleep Tight!

You've actually been sending me photos all along, I'd just filed them away to the back of my mind and now the memories of them are floating to the surface of my foggy memory! Thanks Barbara for this pic of your new Bear Friend together with long time friend Sock Monkey, made by the lovely Hazel and dressed by the lovely Barbs.

Run, Run As Fast As You Can.......

Thank you Ellie for this photo of your mums collection of gingerbread folk!

And So It Begins!

Here is Ben, all snuggled up with a line up of his Grandmother's bears. I have two photos now of my sewn friends in their new homes, so I'm collecting them under the label 'Rogues Gallery'

Fox Cub Alert!

The lovely Jackie sent me this charming photo of Freddie Falcon - I hope he's still keeping those other naughty foxes out of your house!

If you have any photos of my fabric creations in their new 'surroundings' it would be great to see them, I'd love to have an album so I can see where they've ended up!

Pardon My Appearance!

It's been all change at the studio, Clare has moved out and I have taken on her space - all very scary for me! My DIY skills have been challenged and stretched to breaking point (I put up the dexion shelving in the centre of the photo all by myself, not bad for someone who once hammered in a screw because it wouldn't budge!), but I'm slowly getting there and hope to have everything sorted and arranged by the end of the month.

Hood - y - you do!

I'm quite happy with this all in one 'bearinahoodie' pattern now, I'll put the old knitting machine back in its box for a while, making bear wear is less problematic worked in fabric!

You Light Up My Life!

I don't think I told you this, it's that I love glitter, it makes me smile and I love using it on our Christmas cards. Here's another great video from Etsy all about gorgeous glitter!

Reely!

We went out for a walk around Knightsbridge today and came across this nifty thread holder in a drycleaners.

Alan Measles

During the Christmas holiday I managed to get some more work done on my little tapestry. I've still a little more to do, which is just as well because I'm not sure whether to make a mini cushion with it or stretch it over a frame.......

Merry Craftmas!

Here are some of the lovely gifts I received this Christmas. All the heavy hinting worked this year resulting in some new sights and sounds to enjoy over the coming months! Maria made this cute teddy and tree decorations ahhh! The camera kit looks like it's going to be fun to make and I know I'm going to have a fine time sorting those buttons out! And hey, look at this special fold away bag complete with its own purse. Last but not least is this sweet knitting dolly to add to my little collection. Thank you!!!!! x x x

Merry Christmas!

Sayonara

We said goodbye to the lovely Kei last week, she's now back in Japan with her family after a long stay in the UK. I knew that she didn't have a lot of packing space so I gave her one of my miniature bears to tuck into a tiny space.

How Many More Days?

My Latest Offerings

I've now finished the button embellished denim snowflake baubles I started last week, together with some santa baby bears including my poor one legged sample bear ( I was a bit rough when turning her the right side out though....shame! They'll be for sale on Saturday at the Mangle Christmas   Sale together with some of my other creations including bears, draught excluder sausage dogs and foxes.

Am I Too Early?

It's the 1st of December, not long now before we put our Christmas stockings out for Santa!

Snow Way!

I've started working on the above denim snowflakes using buttons that I've been holding onto for years.........I'm beginning to feel a little Christmasy now!